La Folie Lodge - Champasak
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Overview
Travelife Certified eco-lodge on a car-free island overlooking the Mekong River
Location & Arrival
La Folie Lodge Champasak Laos sits on Don Daeng Island, a car-free island that requires a complimentary boat transfer to reach. The lodge is located 5 miles from the UNESCO World Heritage site Vat Phu Temple. Guests can reach Bolaven Plateau (43 miles away) and Four Thousand Islands (62 miles from the hotel) for day trips.
Rooms & Accommodation
The hotel offers 26 luxurious wooden rooms with private terraces overlooking the Mekong River. Each spacious air-conditioned room includes a fan, safe, and balcony with en suite shower. The rooms feature solid dark wood and high ceilings, with covered decks for rain or shine.
Dining & Food
The open-air restaurant serves a wide range of Western cuisine and Laotian specialties, sourced partly from the hotel's on-site organic garden. Unique dining experiences include BBQ under the stars and dining on the terrace with river views. Drinks are available at the on-site bar, and guests can enjoy fruits and wine/champagne.
Activities & Wellness
The hotel offers a full-service spa with aromatherapy treatments and highly rated massages, including a Four Hand massage. Guests can explore the island using complimentary bicycles or join a yoga session on the beach. An outdoor swimming pool set in lush tropical gardens provides relaxation with Mekong views.
Sustainability & Community
La Folie Lodge holds a Travelife Certification for its commitment to sustainable tourism. The lodge supports local development by building and funding primary schools on Don Daeng Island, and 95% of employees are from the island. The hotel's community projects ensure that tourism benefits the local population directly.
- Location: Car-free Don Daeng Island, 5 miles from Vat Phu Temple
- Rooms: 26 wooden rooms with private terraces and Mekong views
- Dining: Open-air restaurant, on-site organic garden, BBQ under the stars
- Wellness: Spa with aromatherapy, yoga sessions, outdoor pool
- Sustainability: Travelife Certified, supports local schools
- Ideal for: Eco-conscious travelers, couples, adventure seekers
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
400 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
435 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
650 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Essential information about La Folie Lodge
| 💵 Lowest room price | 192 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.3 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 26.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Pakse, PKZ |
Location
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